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1. circa 1925

   A scrapbook of images of Roanoke area businesses on postcards, circa 1925.

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2. A Girl's Life In Virginia before the War - 1895

   Pages 68 through 87 of a book titled "A Girl's Life in Virginia before the War". It mentions three estates: -- "Oaklands" was the plantation home of the Watts family. It notes many of the fine things including food (viands) and hospitality to be found there. Also included is the story of a vision that came to the eldest daughter just before her wedding. -- "Buena Vista" was a residence of elegance presided over by a gentleman widower and his d...

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3. Articles about Western Virginia in the National news - A black and white photograph of newspaper articles that appeared in The New York Times, The Miami Herald, and the Chicago Tribune in December 1967 and January 1968. The articles are about the gathering of seven Virginia governors at Hotel Roanoke, renovation of the Presidential Suite at Hotel Roanoke, the George C. Marshall Research Library at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia and Natural Bridge (which is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World). Similar to Object ID 1990.69.144a.

   1990.69.144b

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4. Articles about Western Virginia in the National news - A black and white photograph of newspaper articles that appeared in The New York Times, The Miami Herald, and the Chicago Tribune in December 1967 and January 1968. The articles are about the gathering of seven Virginia governors at Hotel Roanoke, renovation of the Presidential Suite at Hotel Roanoke, the George C. Marshall Research Library at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia and Natural Bridge (which is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World). Similar to Object ID 1990.69.144b.

   1990.69.144a

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5. Engravings from Picturesque America

   Several pages from an incomplete copy of Picturesque America: Scenes of Virginia. Engravings include: Natural Bridge (a), Cumberland Gap (b, Great Falls (c), Purgatory Falls (d), Peaks of Otter (e), and Clifton Forge (f).

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6. Forest Inn, Gate House, and Pavilion - A promotional cabinet card of the Forest Inn, Gate House, and Pavilion in Natural Bridge, Virginia. Photograph is mounted on a black card with gold painted beveled edges. The bottom edge of the card reads: Among the Mountains, Natural Bridge, VA. The photograph shows a dirt road enclosed by wooden fence that leads to at least four hotel buildings, all with large wrap around balconies and porches. A small gatehouse sits at the center foreground. Mountains frame the hotels in the background. The reverse of the card has a paragraph about Natural Bridge and its beauty.

   2023.33.39

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7. Hotel Roanoke Brochure

   A Hotel Roanoke brochure advertizing accommodations at "a modern air-conditioned version of an Old English Inn." The brochure is highlighted with photographs of the hotel amenities, showing the lobby, a bedroom, the garage, the beauty parlor, and the barber shop. There is a short description of the various attractions to visit in the Roanoke Valley while staying at the hotel.

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8. H. W. Blair Burgundy Photograph Album - 1860 through 1918

   This is a family album containing photographs of Ellen Graham Anderson's friends and relatives, and photographs of V.M.I., Washington College, and gravesites. Most of the photographs have a matte appearance, and are albumen prints in cabinet and carte de visite formats. Three cards contain prints of Leonardo da Vinci, Jesus Christ, and Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino). There is also an invitation to Mr. H.W. Blair for the reinterment ceremony...

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9. In the Mountain's Shadow; or, A Glimpse at Picturesque Virginia. - 1901

   Booklet titled "In the Mountain's Shadow; or, A Glimpse at Picturesque Virginia." Written and Issued for The Ponce De Leon Hotel, by W. B. Myers, Chief Clerk. Booklet has a green cover with a sketch of the flag of Ponce de Leon, a sailing ship, and a depiction of hinges on the proper right side. The pictures include the interior of the Ponce de Leon Hotel.

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10. James River, Above Rope Ferry - 1874

    Center section of the magazine The Aldine, March 1874, Includes an engraving by J.D. Woodward of the James River, as well as an engraving of Natural Bridge. Rope Ferry engraving is of a man standing at the bow of a small boat, his hand out to a woman on the shore.

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11. letter - June 11, 1827

    Letter dated June 11, 1827 from George H. Gilmer, at New London, to his mother, Mrs. Mary Gilmer, at Liberty. Also contains a note from his sister, both were in school [she at Mrs. Randolph's and he at Mr. Cobbs] at New London and are trying to arrange their trip home at the end of this session. Some family news is also included.

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12. letter - May 10, 1826

    Letter dated May 10, 1826 from E. L. G. T. (Eliza E. Gilmer Turner), University [of Virginia], to Miss Emma Gilmer, Liberty, Bedford County, post marked Charlottesville, Virginia, May 12, 1826. Letter contains family news and gossip about various persons, some are named.

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13. Letter - July 20, 1843

    Letter headed "Union Hotel July 1843" and post marked Big Lick, VA, from Belle Gilmer to her sister-in-law Mary Peachy Gilmer at Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia telling of her trip to Lexington, visiting the Natural Bridge and seeing "all the sights of the institute [Virginia Military Institute], her return trip with Ann Watts, her husband Harmer Gilmer's illness, possibility of riding the canal from Scottsville, mentions John's condition i...

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14. Letter - March 8, 1827

    Letter dated March 8, 1827 from Mrs. Mary Gilmer to her daughter Emma at Mrs. Randolph's, New London. News of relatives and friends, plans for marriages, parties, and local events. Mr. Cobb is mentioned.

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15. Letter from Emma Gilmer Breckinridge to her son, James Breckinridge - December 15, 1851

    This letter headed "Grove Hill Decr. 15th 1851" from Emma Gilmer Breckinridge to her son James, in care of B. F. (Franklin) Minor, Charlottesville, Albemarle County, telling of events at Grove Hill. She mentions all the brothers and sisters and their schooling, comments on the problems that James is having at school, blaming them on the poor early education he had, about illnesses of Emma and tonsils being removed from Lucy by Emma's brother, Har...

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16. Letter from Mary Ann Breckinridge to her brother, James Breckinridge - October 17, 1851

    This letter headed "Grove Hill October 17th 1851, Saturday morning" from Mary Ann Breckinridge to her brother James, no address given, who is in school, telling of their family, that she is teaching dictionary and history, but cannot teach Latin and mathematics, to her siblings, and other family news. Mother Emma Gilmer Breckinridge attached a note at the end of this letter.

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17. Letter from Mary Ann Woodville to her brother, Johnny Breckinridge - October 10, 1857 19/15/1853 /1853 08/10/1853 08/10/1835

    Letter headed "Grove Hill Oct. 10th 1857, Saturday afternoon" from Mary Ann Woodville to her brother, Johnny Breckinridge [at school staying with his Uncle William Gilmer in Albemarle County], saying their mother has a bad headache and she is writing for her with news that little brother George is going to Williamsburg with Mr. Wilmer for a short visit. Eliza and Lucy went with Mrs. Saunders to visit the Natural Bridge yesterday and is expected h...

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18. Letter from Mary Jane Mitchell to Emma W. Gilmer - June 27, 1823

    Letter dated June 27, 1823 from Mary Jane Mitchell, Farm Mills, postmarked Lynchburg, Virginia, June 30, to Emma W. Gilmer, at Liberty, Bedford County. News and gossip of friends and relatives: mentions dancing school, Fourth of July Celebrations, trips to Natural Bridge and Peaks of Otter, etc.

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19. Letter from R. O. Whitehead to P. G. [Gilmer] Breckinridge - August 16, 1858 01/25/1858 19/15/1853 /1853 08/10/1853 08/10/1835

    Letter headed "University Augt.16th 1858" from R. O. Whitehead to P. G. [Gilmer} Breckinridge, concerning a check payable to R. R. Prentis for $34.95 and how he plans to handle the settlement. Tell of the University being deserted at this time of year, a long list of young ladies are planning a fortnight trip to the Natural Bridge and the Peaks of Otter and suggesting to Gilmer "you had better ride over and join them". Whitehead tells of a legal ...

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20. Natural Bridge - Photograph of a woman and a man sitting on a bench by a large sign. The woman wears a light colored dress an cloche hat, while the man wears a suit and holds a boater hat in one of his hands. The photograph is overall faded. On the reverse, written in graphite, is 'Natural Bridge 1927'

    2021.25.71

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